This combined programme is provided by Rutland Local History and Record Society and the
Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakam Castle, each organisation arranging lectures
which reflect the diversity of its membership.
Researching Rutland
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2024 Programme
11 January - Dr Rob Portass (Lincoln University)
‘The Anglo-Saxon Origins of an” English” State
Rob will explain how a distinctive 'English state' emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period.
8 February - Colin Hyde (Leicester University)
The East Midlands Oral History Archive
Colin will demonstrate the range of the East Midlands Oral History Archive and will show how
'amateur' historians can use oral history and sound archiving in their researches.
FRCMOC 21 March Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle AGM
11 April - Phil Harding – Leicestershire and Rutland detectorist
Metal Detecting & Archaeology ‘ Roman Riddles and Saxon Secrets
9 May – RLHRS AGM followed by Jennifer Browning
The Rutland Mosaic Post Excavation Assessment(ULAS)
Jennifer will explain the latest findings, arising from last year's excavations
at the Rutland mosaic site.
FRCMOC 13 June - Dr Stephen Upex
The Roman in the Nene Valley
11 July – Heritage Open Evening as part of the Council for British Archaeology Festival of
Archaeology. An opportunity to discover the diverse range of Heritage activities and groups in
Rutland, both the natural and built environment.
21 September – Village Visit – Advance Bookings only
10 October - Dr Jemima Hubberstey
“I never was so totally without amusement of any Kind”, Lady Margaret Heathcote (1733 - 1769)
Jemima will explore the experiences of an upper-class lady, Margaret Heathcote, as she coped with
her feelings of isolation in rural Rutland.
FRCMOC 14 November - Stuart Orme, Curator of the Cromwell Museum
The Private Life of Oliver Cromwell
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